The army and tabks parading in Eastbourne during WWII

Events

Programme of talks
All meetings take place at St Andrews Parish Hall.
Tuesday, October 1, 2024
7:00 pm
Henty's Forge and Steelworks

ELHS member Adrian Backshall will present an illustrated talk on his reserch into Henty's Forge in Lower Road, Eastbourne.

by
Adrian Backshall
Tuesday, November 5, 2024
7:00 pm
Street Furniture

This fully illustrated talk will highlight objects in the street we walk past everyday, and may not even notice. Find out what they do and why they are there.

by
Kim Adams, Bob Cookson & Lionel Moth
Tuesday, December 3, 2024
7:00 pm
Christmas Fun with the Committee

There is a quiz, Raffle, Games and some images from the archive.
Mince pie with a cup of tea or coffee. Let the fun begin.

by
Tuesday, January 7, 2025
7:00 pm
"OH NO IT ISN'T" A History of Pantomime

What is it about pantomime that attracts us to this strange concoction of fairy tails, dance, jokes, songs and cross-dressing ? And the answer to whether something really is behind you will be answered in this festive talk about what has become a great British tradition.

by
Pete Allen
Meetings are held in:

St Andrew's Parish Hall
425 Seaside
Eastbourne
BN22 7RT (along the lane beside the Arlington Arms)

Doors open at 6.45pm

Everyone welcome. Members free; visitors £2 per person.

In the event of circumstances beyond our control, such as cancellation by a speaker at short notice, we will do all we can to find a replacement.

For further information about meetings: Tel. 01323 641604